Everyone needs a hand now & then. The AV Aid food van will visit each month and bring pantry items and fresh food. Let them know you are coming by registering via QR code on attached flyer or call 0457 825 076 . All you bring is your ID or CRN.
Offering both bless packs and a community meal service. Previously operating as a Food Van at Bourke Park in Pakenham. Previously operating as a food van at Burke Park Pakenham The Bless Collective has now moved to the Pakenham Hall inside of the Pakenham library for a sit down meal. The Community Meal aims to provide a hub for food and friendship for those in need in the local community. We provide meals for our guests as well as items such as clothing, toiletries and emergency food supplies.
See website link for more details or request a Bless Pack Website
Please see the link attached for the full list and contact information. The organisations listed offer food relief and financial/material aid services in Cardinia Shire.
This resource provides information on existing community food programs, services and initiatives within the City of Casey that will assist Casey residents and service providers to locate inexpensive and accessible food assistance.
This resource comes with an interactive directory map that has been created to support service providers and community residents to access information online about community programs, services and resources by location in an engaging and easily accessible format by scanning the QR code.
Cornerstone Contact Centre has been providing support for people experiencing homelessness and disadvantage in Dandenong for more than 30 years. They offer community meals, emergency relief and a drop-in-centre where marginalised people can connect and experience a sense of belonging.
- The Drop-In- Centre is open Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9:00am-3:00pm. Referral services available.
see website link for weekly food relief schedule and contact and location details. Website
CNCISS offers a suite of wrap-around support services and provides excellent linkages and referral points to people approaching us for support and information services. Programs are staffed by both qualified professional staff, and a well-trained volunteer team. This one-stop-shop suite of services successfully supports individuals and families with any immediate financial and personal crises they may be facing, as well as aiming to improve client’s life skills, capacity to make informed decisions, forge links with other relevant support services, and improve their skills and abilities to manage any future crises. All programs are offered free of charge.
| Locations/Addresses | Suite 2 / 30-32 Verdun Drive Narre Warren |
| Contact Numbers | (03) 9705 6699 |
| Catchment Area of Services | City of Casey Cardinia Shire |
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| Group Programs | See attachment saved in file for fliers |
| Client Referrals Process | Anyone can refer, just call us on 03 9705 6699 |
| After Hours Support Availability | N/A |
| Agency Brokerage Options | We provide referrals to agencies when client needs indicate, and are able to provide food, pharmacy, clothing, op shop and other like vouchers. |
| Secondary Consultations | N/A |
| Information Sharing Requests Process | N/A |
Food relief for those in need. For eligible people on concession or health care cards, asylum seekers on refugee visas or anyone experiencing sudden hardship.
Appointments available on Thursdays & Fridays 9:30am-2:00pm call to make an appointment (03) 9791 1449
See website for more details.
Doorways offers Emergency Relief and comprehensive Case Management Services to individuals and families facing hardship and needing immediate support.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9:00 AM – 3:30 PM
Phone: 970890000
Email: [email protected]
If you find yourself in difficult circumstances, you can access short-term emergency relief in the form of financial assistance, material aid and casework support.
Food Parcel: Available on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 AM-2 PM
An appointment is not required.
Emergency Financial Relief: Appointments are made on the same day. Advance booking is not available. Please visit our office at The Salvation Army Dandenong to discuss your circumstances.
In addition to crisis support, Doorways also provides Early Intervention and prevention strategies, advocacy, and referrals to Financial Counselling and Budgeting Assistance Services.
There is a $23 million commitment to provide free pads and tampons in vending machines in public places and is now in its statewide rollout phase. This means Victorians from all corners of the state will soon have easier access to free pads and tampons when and where they need them.
Shopping centres will soon host vending machines as part of the broader statewide rollout. This rollout follows the successful first phase of the program, during which over 25,000 period products were dispensed from vending machines across metropolitan Melbourne. Current locations include public libraries and health centres, TAFEs and major cultural institutions.
See the website to search for a site close to you.
Host a free weekly meal and community connection service for homeless and disadvantaged people in the City of Greater Dandenong every Tuesday. They provide nourishing food in a caring and uplifting environment to boost health, reduce loneliness and build community. Also offer some material aid like blankets and referral information to services.
Tuesdays- John Hemmings Memorial Park BBQ area (next to skate park) 61A Princes Highway, no bookings necessary. Website
South East Community Links provides a variety of services and assistance including Emergency relief, a list of other services covering:
- Employment
- Community Wellbeing
- Housing and homelessness
- Family Violence
- Financial Wellbeing
- Refugee settlement
- Youth: accessing education, employment and housing
For more details and contact information visit the website secl.org.au